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How to say "Get" in Japanese

Both words can translate to "get", but which should you choose?

Japanese Option A

あたまにくる

あたまにくる (atama ni kuru)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B

就職する

しゅうしょくする (shūshoku suru)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus

Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference

When translating "get" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between あたまにくる and 就職する. In Japanese, あたまにくる (あたまにくる (atama ni kuru)) is typically associated with "to get angry, to get mad" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents An idiomatic expression meaning "to get angry" or "to lose one's temper". It often implies a sudden surge of anger.. On the other hand, 就職する (しゅうしょくする (shūshoku suru)) maps to "to get a job, to find employment" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents To start working for a company or organization after completing studies or being unemployed. Often used by students graduating from university.. A literal translation of "get" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "あたまにくる"
彼の一言が原因で、私は頭に来てしまった。
His single comment made me furious.
Bilingual Context for "就職する"
彼は大学を卒業後、すぐにIT企業に就職しました。
After graduating from university, he immediately got a job at an IT company.

Nuance Mastery Quiz

Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?

Fill in the blank: "彼の一言が原因で、私は頭に来てしまった。" (Meaning: "His single comment made me furious.")
🎉 Correct Answer!

Remember: "あたまにくる" fits here because it means "to get angry, to get mad" in the context of: "His single comment made me furious.". "就職する" represents "to get a job, to find employment".